Testimonials

e-ACE / Yarra Assist

Greg Fisher, General Manager, Fitzroy and Carlton Community Credit Co-operative:

Yarra Assist has given me an affordable PC support package that has assisted my business in maintaining its computers that are critical to our service provision. The staff are professional and friendly and have assisted my staff to ensure that their pcs are in good working order. They are always available when I need them, and have extensive computer knowledge. I highly recommend them to any small business on a tight budget. They are able to deliver a professional support service and I know that by using Yarra Assist I am also contributing to the employment of local people in my community. I am able to contact them when I have any pc query and I value their honesty and integrity in responding promptly and giving me the information I am after.

Mira – Resident of Atherton Gardens Housing Estate:

I have come from overseas. The computers helped me to reconnect with family and friends as well as access news from my home country. It has made me feel more connected to home as well as to my new home here in Australia. I feel extremely lucky to be able to live on an estate that has been fortunate to have such a wonderful program that provides low-income people like myself with access to a computer in my home, as well as providing affordable access to the Internet.

Sophia – Resident of Atherton Gardens Housing Estate:

With a computer in my home I have gained valuable skills that relate to the use of digital technology. I now know how computers work, and how to use a variety of software to develop resumes and apply for a job. These skills have given me the opportunity to feel confident when using the Internet and to seek out information online. I have also been using the Internet to look for work. This has resulted in my current employment.

Zach – Resident of Atherton Gardens Housing Estate:

The eACE program has given me the opportunity to use a computer for my studies. Since coming to Australia, I have been fortunate to be given a computer, which has assisted me to go back to school and study. It has also helped me with English literacy, which is important when you don’t speak the language. I think the program has had impact on people like myself that are keen to begin a new life and acquire new skills. I think I would not be where I am today without the eACE project assisting me to build on my skills, particularly my computer and word processing skills, and access information through the internet.

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